$25 - Cape May: 3-Hour Whale- & Dolphin-Watching Cruise

For $25 per person, embark on a three-hour whale- and dolphin-watching cruise from Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center, which Yelp users rate 4 stars. Regularly $40, Travelzoo subscribers can get up-close views of whales, dolphins and other marine life, less than 90 miles from downtown Philadelphia and three hours from downtown Manhattan.

Why we love it

For $25 per person, take a 3-hour whale- and dolphin-watching cruise with Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center, regularly $40

Keep an eye out for wildlife, which may include finback whales, minke whales, dolphins and marine birds

Plan ahead for a summer outing --this deal is valid throughout summer 2013

When

Jan. 22, 2013 - Sept. 30, 2013

Where

What's included

During the tour, a naturalist guide will narrate and instruct guests on spotting techniques while observing wildlife in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for finback whales, minke whales, blue whales, dolphins and marine birds.

Tours depart daily at 1 p.m. from Utsch's Marina and take place aboard the M/V American Star, an 80-foot vessel that includes a fully stocked galley with food and refreshments available for purchase.

Note: Tickets are priced for adults ages 13 and older, but vouchers can be used for guests of all ages.

The fine print

Vouchers can be redeemed starting Wednesday, May 1, through Sept. 30, 2013. Reservations are required and are subject to availability. For weekend dates book early. Whale- and dolphin-watching cruise is 3 hours long and departs every day at 1 p.m. Tickets are priced for adults ages 13 and older, but vouchers can be used for guests of all ages. See below for full terms and conditions.

See all terms

Vouchers can be redeemed starting Wednesday, May 1, through Sept. 30, 2013. Reservations are required and are subject to availability. May buy additional as gifts for others. Whale- and dolphin-watching cruise is 3 hours long and departs every day at 1 p.m. Not valid on major holidays and holiday weekends. Tickets are priced for adults ages 13 and older, but vouchers can be used for guests of all ages. All cruises subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Gratuity and tax, if applicable, are not included. This deal cannot be combined with any other offer. Must be used in 1 visit.

The reviews below reflect feedback for all deals offered by this business.

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Enjoyed Most

Other Comments

The helpfulness and friendlyness of the crew

We were given an extra hour as we did find a whale, so remained to watch it, thanks to the captain.
Also, I'd locked my keys in my car, and the staff was very helpful to me.

Oct 27, 2014
BONNIE
NJ, United States

They really make a wonderful effort to show and inform us about whales, dolphins, and birds; and how important it is to let them flourish in their natural surroundings.

Oct 20, 2014
Michele
Pennsylvania, United States

Great Crew

Highly recommend them to any body wanting to fish from Wildwood NJ

Oct 17, 2014
Bill
PA, United States

Picture perfect day on the water

Sep 29, 2014
Melanie
NJ, United States

Beautiful weather

No

Sep 24, 2014
Catherine
NY, United States

Everything! and the weather was perfect and we saw dolphins!

The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly

Sep 23, 2014
Anna
PA, United States

Totally unique experience of family fun for my 3 yr old daughter's bday! The crew went out of their way to provide us with so much fun, even though it was the last cruise of the season, and just a few of us on board. They included everyone into the show, were fun and gentle w all the kids, and it made for great entertainment! They even sang a pirate happy birthday song, and gave my daughter a cute little necklace. I would highly recommend them to friends!!

WE loved it and can't wait to go back next year! I think my daughter will be talking about her pirate bday party for a long time!

Sep 23, 2014
Leslie
PA, United States

The staff

The boat was clean

Sep 17, 2014
CHARLES

Crew was very knowledgeable and we saw both dolphins and a whale.

Clean up bathrooms and if possible make bathrooms bigger!

Sep 16, 2014
Barbara
PA, United States

The Crew and Captain were very attentive and helpful.

Roug seas but a great time fishing.. The fish were jumping into the boat!! ;-)

Sep 16, 2014
Helene
Pennsylvania, United States

We were blessed with wonderful weather. Although I'm a native New Jerseyan, we still learned some history of the shore area. We enjoyed the captain's commentary, which was balanced with historical information, facts about the dolphins and music. We got a chuckle out of driving past the Lobster House and blasting the song "YMCA" for their customers!

Starlight had some of the nicest young people serving us....very polite and very hardworking.

Sep 15, 2014
Deborah
NJ, United States

Very informative

Sep 15, 2014
Corrine

The assistance in untangling the lines.

Sep 15, 2014
Heide
NJ, United States

The knowledge of the crew and their accommafating style.

The weather was perfect!!! Great day on the water. Five dollars for water was a steep price!

Sep 13, 2014
Marian
Pennsylvania, United States

Boat ride

Food was not worth anything

Sep 13, 2014
Dhru
NJ, United States

The crew was awesome

Good time. Good food. Good people.

Sep 12, 2014
Armen
NJ, United States

The crew was very personable and fun.

We had a great time. The meal was much more than we expected and it was very good. The captain was very informative throughout the trip. Brandon and Kirby are a couple of nice guys who were very accommodating and made the trip a lot of fun.